Fly Fishing On Spring Creek In PennsylvaniaSpring Creek, a limestone spring creek, is one of Pennsylvania's best trout streams even though it flows through a rather populated area. The stream has more wild brown trout in a given amount of water than any stream in the state. Fly fishing Spring Creek ranks at the top of many northeastern angler's top trout stream list.

Spring Creek is located in the northern part of Central Pennsylvania. At one time the stream was highly polluted but years of efforts on the part of manydifferent organizations has brought about a great recovery, making it one of the top Spring Creeks in the nation.

Spring Creek is known best for its large population of wild brown trout. It's high pH level provides a lot of crustaceans, baitfish, sculpin and aquatic insects for the trout to eat. The average size of the brown trout range from 10 to 14 inches but some grow up to over 20 inches.

There's an area of the stream a mile long that falls under the Heritage Trout Angling regulations. It extends from the lower boundary of the Spring Creek Fish Culture station to the Stackhouse School Pistol Range.

Spring Creek is easy to wade in most places and there are plenty of points to access it. The "catch and release only rules" should insure Spring Creek stays a top quality trout stream. A large portion of the stream is rated a Class A stream by the PFBC.

The upper section of Spring Creek is small. From its springs that form the creek to the Cedar Run confluence, it probably over averages ten to fifteen feet in width. Most of this area is on private property and posted. Access is difficult from the Quarry at Oak Hill to Houserville and from there downstream to the Benner Springs fish hatchery.

The added water from springs located at the Benner Springs Hatchery increase the flows and improves the downstream habitat. From the Fisherman's Paradise area, downstream to the confluence of Bald Eagle Creek at Milesburg, Spring Creek is at its best. There are some areas of private property but there's still plenty of water to fish.

Logan Branch and Buffalo Run adds more limestone spring water to the flow near Bellefonte. It's a great little spring creek fishery itself and adds much to the quality of Spring Creek. The majority of the stream can befished from nearby roads that follow the stream just about its entire length. There are some special regulations including the mile long Heritage water at Fisherman's Paradise.

The opening of the Spring Creek Canyon in 2011, provides access to a stretch of water from the Benner Springs Hatchery downstream to the Fly Fishermen's Paradise. There is a new parking lot and extended trails that provide easy access to these new sections of water.The new water offers a slightly remote section of water in an otherwise busy area of Happy Valley.

There's a big difference in small brown trout, or for example, those under twelve inches long, and large brown trout. They tend to change their feeding habitats at about that size range. The smaller trout often feed much like rainbows. During a hatch, out in open water on the surface. Large brown trout tend to feed more beneath the surface and usually on the bottom. During the day, especially if the lighting conditions are bright, they tend to stay wedged up under something - a bank, long, or rock.

Seasons:Fly fishing Spring Creek is good year-round.Spring:Springtime brings about the best aquatic insect hatches and usually the best fishing.Summer:Fishing is good all summer long because the stream usually remains fairly cool.

Fly Fishing Guide to Spring CreekThe best way to catch trout consistently on Spring Creek is to fish what is either hatching or about to hatch. Its wild browns will often feed selectively on one insect.

The uppermost section of Spring Creek, starting at its source near Linden Hall is a very small spring creek that flows through meadows. From Houserville downstream to Fisherman's Paradise is considered the middle section of the stream. From Fisherman's Paradise downstream to the confluence of Bald Eagle Creek is called the lower section. This is probably the best section. It is larger with more insects than the middle or upper sections.

Spring Creek is different from many limestone spring creeks in that it has an ample amount of pocket water. It is easy to wade and not chocked with vegetation like many spring creeks. There are plenty of plants in the water but you can usually get around fairly well most places.

Don't overlook the small tributaries. They all have stream-bred brown trout. At Oak Hill, Cedar Run comes enters Spring Creek. It is a open meadow type spring creek. Downstream a short ways, Slab Cabin Run enters the creek.

Continued:They feed mostly under low light conditions. As with most brown trout fishing and most spring creeks, fishing a nymph or larvae imitations usually produces better results than fishing on the surface. It is rather rare for a large brown trout to feed on the surface in broad daylight.

Using good, simi-realistic imitations of the natural food found in Spring Creek, such as our Perfect Flies, will greatly improve your catch. You should imitate the most plentiful and most available food at the time you are fishing. It's more of a matter of matching what's about to hatch than what's hatching.

Guide, continued:Two more tributaries enter near Bellefonte. Logan Branch enters about the middle of Bellefonte. It is a nice little stream with some large browns. Buffalo Run enters at the lower end of Bellefonte. It also has plenty of stream-bred brown trout.

Trico hatches are very plentiful on Spring Creek. From about the middle of July all the way through the month of September you will find large hatches of the White Winged Curse. Spinner falls can produce some good fishing.

One good thing about fishing Spring Creek is that the trout eat midges year-round. They are especially important during the cold months of the year. From November through the month of February, don't overlook these tiny flies. You can experience some good fishing in the middle of the winter.

At one time, several years ago, this was a bad polluted stream. Many insect species that once existed there are no longer present, including the Green Drake. Although this was terrible, today you will find it clear, free of pollution and one of the best streams in the state of Pennsylvania.

Spring Creek Hatches and Trout Flies:Our information on aquatic insects is based on our stream samples of larvae and nymphs, not guess work. We base fly suggestions on imitating the most plentiful and most available insects and other foods at the particular time you are fishing. Unlike the generic fly shop trout flies, we have specific imitations of all the insects in Spring Creek and in all stages of life that are applicable to fishing. If you wantto fish better, more realistic trout flies, have a much higher degree of success, give us a call. We not only will help you with selections, you will learn why, after trying Perfect Flies, 92% of the thousands of our customers will use nothing else.1-800-594-4726

From the end of March through the middle of May, hatches of different species ofBlue-winged Olives hatch. These hatch again from about the last week or two of August until mid October.

Little Winter stoneflies hatch during February and March. From about the last week of March through the first three weeks of April, you will find a few Quill Gordon mayflies hatches in the fast water areas of the stream. At almost the same time, hatches of Blue Quills will be coming off. It can last until the first week or two of May.

The Hendrickson mayflies start about the second or third week of April and last about a month. Chocolate Duns hatch during the month of May for about the entire month. March Browns will also be found hatching in the fast water areas from the first of May throughout the month. By the way, this is the same mayfly as the Gray Fox.

Eastern Pale Evening Duns, called Sulfurs by many start hatching by the middle of May and continue on through mid June. Sulphurs start about the last week of May and last through most of June. The Sulphur hatch is a good one on Spring Creek.

Green Sedges hatch from the middle of April through the middle of June. The Green Sedge larvae are called Green Rock Worms. Imitations of them will work year-round.

Hatches, continued:Cinnamon Sedges, net spinning caddis of several species will hatch from about the first of June through August. This is the most common caddis on Spring Creek. There are other species of caddisflies but these are the most important ones.

LIght Cahills hatch during the month of June. You will find them mostly where there is faster water. You will find some hatches of Yellow Drakes during the month of July. Slate Drakes hatch from about the first of August all the way through the month of October. Mahogany Duns, called Blue Quills by many locals, hatch from about the middle of July through September. There is more than one species of these little mayflies. Tricos, or the little White Winged Curses, hatch from about the first of July through September. They can be prolific.

Don't overlook midges. If you fish Spring Creek during the early or late season when the water is cold, imitations of their larvae and pupae will produce for you. Sometimes the adult patterns work.

Streamers are very important flies on this creek because the large brown trout eat small baitfish, sculpin and even small crayfish. Make sure you have a good selection of streamers.

Craneflies hatch in huge quantities at times. Imitations of their larvae work anytime. Starting about the middle of June through September, imitations of terrestrial insects work on Spring Creek. Imitations of grass hoppers, ants and beetles are popular terrestrial insects.

One of the main sources of food for the trout are scuds and sowbugs. The creek has a good population of these crustaceans, especially in the areas spring water makes up most of the flow. Make sure you have imitations of both.

We recommend our Perfect Flies for Spring Creek. They have been tested and proven effective on this stream. They are by far the most realistic flies you can purchase. If you haven't tried our Perfect Flies already, please do so. You will be very glad you did.

Fall:Autumn is when the brown trout spawn and a great time to catch a trophy. Just don't catch them from their redds.Winter:Wintertime fishing is possible and often very productive.

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Headlines: We received a couple of reports from the past week. The water is back down to a normal level since the recent heavy rain and as usual, clear. There are lots of insects hatching. This coming week should be an excellent time to fish the creek. The weather will be cooler and there is some rain forecast. Slate Drakes, Tricos, little Yellow stones, Cinnamon and Green sedge caddis and other insects are hatching. Click above link to the Spring Creek fly fishing report for more information on the current conditions.

Map; of Spring Creek

10/18/15 Stream levels are in good shape and the rain coming down right now should keep them in good shape. Look for cooler water this coming week. Great Autumn Brown sedges are at the peak of their hatch. Fish the pupa during the hatch and the adult during egg laying activity. Blue-winded olives are hatching in two sizes/species.

10/25/15 It is raining as I am writing this and the rain is needed. The stream is low and clear and not so easy to fool the trout. You much stay hidden and use long, lighter leaders and tippets. Blue-winged Olives are hatching again in two sizes, 20's and 16's. Great Autumn brown sedges are still hatching good.

11/01/15 Good conditions exist right now on Spring Creek. The water was a little high for three days or so but is back down to a good level. If your careful, you can wade the creek in most places. No rain is forecast for the coming week other than today. Blue-winged Olives and scuds are the two main foods to imitate at this time.

11/08/15 Spring Creek is as good of a cold weather trout stream as the state has to offer. You can fish it just about any day during the winter. Hatches are already getting down to mostly different species of Blue-winged olives and midge. The Brown Sculpin streamer fly is still a good one to use for the post spawn brown trout.

11/15/15 You have a good warm fall week ahead with good stream levels and trout just waiting to grab your Perfect Fly. Seriously, it is a good time to fish Spring Creek. Conditions are as good as they get this time of the year. Hatches are mostly Blue-winged olives and Midges. Don't forget the Brown Sculpin Streamer fly. It has been hot.

11/22/15 The stream levels have been staying a little high but you can wade in some areas. Blue-winged olives in two sizes have been hatching good. Cream midges and Light Green midges are also hatching. But as for the past month, the Brown Sculpin streamer has produced more trout than any fly for our customers.

11/29/15 The water levels are fine but will be stained pretty soon. They are expecting some heavy rain but it affects this stream much less than some. In fact, it sometimes even helps. Midges and little BWOs are the only hatches. The brown Sculpin Streamer has been the top fly lately. It does a good job of fooling the hungry post-spawn brown trout.

12/06/15 The creek is in great shape for this time of the season. The weather is going to be nice and warm with little chance of rain for the next week. Hatches of midge and Blue-winged olives are probable and the water a good temperature and clear. We recommend starting out with a midge larva and pupa fished in tandem, or you fish early or late, the Brown Sculpin streamer.

12/13/15 This is probably the best fly fishing destination you could select for the coming week in the state of Pennsylvania. The stream level is good and the water warm. Most likely some BWOs will hatch but if not, midges will for sure. The winter stoneflies are hatching in the fast water sections of the creek. Rain is expected tomorrow but that should only help.

12/20/15 Great conditions for this coming week. Good stream levels exist and it is going to be nice and warm with cloud cover. Midges, scuds, little Blue-winged olives are the main aquatic insects to imitate. The BWOs could hatch this coming week. Don't forget the Brown Sculpin Streamer. It has been catching some big trout for our customers.

12/26/15 Spring Creek is flowing slightly higher than it normally is at this time of the year. That's usually good, rather than bad. There is more rain coming, so you will need to keep a close check on the levels. Midges and little Blue-winged olive nymphs, size 20, should get you plenty of trout. You may also try a Winter stonefly nymph in the fast water sections.

01/03/16 With the weather turning to a more normal wintertime pattern, midges and Winter stoneflies are becoming more important. It still isn;'t very cold and Blue-winged olives can still hatch on overcast and cloudy days. The White Belly sculpin has been catching a lot of larger size trout and works best on overcast or cloudy days.

01/10/16 Spring Creek is high right now but shouldn't stay that way long. The rain is gone and only a day of snow remains for this coming week. Fish the upper, smallest sections of the creek and as near any springs as you can fish. Streamers like our White Belly Sculpin is a good choice with the high, off color water.

01/17/16 Spring Creek is back down to a normal level for this time of the year. It's water is much warmer if you fish near any of the spring outlets. Of course, most are in the upper part of the creek and as a general rule, the further upstream you fish, the better. Midges, winter stoneflies and sculpin are the main foods you need to imitate.

01/24/16 The creek is in very good shape, down to normal levels and clear. The water averages about 36 to 40 degrees, depending on where you measure it. It is warmer near any spring source of water. Midges, winter stonefly nymphs and scuds are the main foods you need to be imitating. It is a good time to fish this stream.

01/31/16 There is a couple of days of rain forecast for the first of this coming week but shouldn't be heavy. The weather is much warmer and the stream at a good level and clear. Blue-winged olives, size 20, could hatch this week. The Brown sculpin streamer has been catching some nice trout recently.

02/07/16 One thing about Spring Creek is the fact when it gets a lot of rain or snow, it clears up fast and continues to produce trout for those that pursue them much sooner than many streams. The water is a little high now from previous rains but should be fine for wading within a couple to three days at the most. Scuds, Midges, little BWOs and Winter stoneflies are subject to hatch.

02/14/16 The weather is turning colder through the weekend but will warm back up next week. The stream levels are in very good shape. Midges, are the main insects you should be imitating. Some sections have hatches of winter stoneflies and when it warms back up, Blue-winged olives will come back into play. Scuds are always good to imitate.

02/21/16 The creek is flowing at high right now and there's some more rain and snow in the forecast for the middle of the week. Maybe the levels will be down low enough to wade safely by the next weekend. Midges, and little BWO nymphs are the main insects you should be imitating. Sculpin streamers work great under the higher water conditions.

02/27/16 The stream is high, not to high to fish, but too high to safely wade. You can fish it from the bank. It is small enough in many sections to cast all the way across. The weather is going to continue to be good. Midges, little Blue-winged olives and scuds are what we recommend imitating. There are some winter stoneflies in some sections of the creek.

03/06/16 The creek is in great shape from its headwaters to the lowest section. The weather is getting to be much warmer and the water temperature should rise a little this week. It won't be long before more, larger hatches begin. Midges, little Blue-winged olives and scuds are the most important foods right now. I should also mention Sculpin. There are plenty of them.

03/13/16 The weather continues to be warmer than it normally is at this time and that is making it comfortable for anglers to fish. Blue-winged olives and midges are hatching big time. There is a chance of rain about every day for the next week, but we don't think it poses a threat to the stream levels. Conditions are about as good as they could be.

03/20/16 The creek is in good shape from the uppermost section to the lowest section. You should be able to catch plenty of trout about anywhere you want to fish. The weather is going to be warm with little chance of rain. Hatches of Blue-winged olives and Midges should continue. Fish sculpin streamers early and late and when it is cloudy. That should get you some large browns.

04/03/16 Spring Creek is still a little cold but the latest cold front will be ending soon, and some new, larger insects will begin to hatch. Little Black caddis are one of the first ones. Locals call them Apple caddis at times. The water level is low but that makes it easy to wade. Just use more stealth and make good presentations.

04/10/16 The cool spell put a stop to hatches we were expecting to take place but it is over and warming back up. Little Black Caddis (Grannom) should begin to hatch before the week is over. Blue-winged olives and midges are hatching good. The Sculpin streamers have been producing good for our customers.

04/17/16 We have a great looking week ahead with little rain until Thursday and warming water temperatures. Lots of Blue-winged olives, little Black Grannon Caddis, Blue Quills and a few Quill Gordons are hatching. Look for Hendricksons and Red Quill to be hatching soon, if not already. Good stream levels exist for wading.

04/24/16 Great weather and stream conditions should continue this coming week. The stream levels are a little low but great for wading. All the insects listed in our fishing report linked above are hatching. The weather looks great for next week. The rain is needed and shouldn't adversely affect the levels. Our customers caught lots of trout this past week.

05/01/16 Excellent conditions exist right now with lots of aquatic insects hatches and lots of trout being caught. There is a lot of rain in the forecast but the levels are low now and the creek can use some rain. You can catch trout from the uppermost part of the stream to the very lowest section. Our customers are catching a lot of them on the dry fly.

05/08/16 The stream levels are good and our customers are catching lots of trout. The hatches are about 10 days ahead of schedule. There are lots of them, depending on the section of the river you're fishing. Conditions are about as good as they get. There is some more rain in the forecast this coming week.

05/15/16 The stream levels are great and you can wade most sections safely with caution. There is some more rain but no heavy amounts are expected. The weather is going to be a little cooler for a day or two and that could mean you need to fish subsurface a little more on top a little less. I don't think it will affect the hatches much at all.

05/22/16 The creek is in great shape from the headwaters to the lowest section. Our customers are giving some good reports on the numbers and sizes of trout caught. Many are being caught on the surface on dry flies. There is some rain in the forecast but it appears it will not be significant. This should be another good week to fish the stream.

06/29/16 Spring Creek is red hot. Anglers, many of which are our customers, are catching lots of trout. There are several different insects hatching, including the large Drakes. It depends on the section of water you are fishing. The most important hatch of the year, other than the Blue-winged olives, or the Sulphurs is underway. It provides some good dry fly action each day.

06/12/19 the past week has been one of the best so far this season. We received several good reports form customers. The Sulphur hatch has increased the dry fly action and the Little Yellow stoneflies are bring surface action all the way to dark. Good wading conditions exits. In short, it is about as good as it gets. We hope you get the chance to go soon.

06/19/16 The creek is in great shape from one end to the other. Customers are sending us some good reports with large numbers of trout being caught. The Sulphur hatch is going strong and providing a lot of dry fly action. Stream levels are good and the water very clear. Don't forget about crustaceans. The stream is full of scuds. Stay hidden for the trout in the clear water and you will catch trout.

06/26/16 The creek is in very good shape with lots of trout being caught. The water is a little low but that lets you wade some sections that you normally couldn't wade. You do need to stay well hidden from the trout. Blend in with the background as much as possible and stay as low as possible. The late afternoon egg laying caddis are bringing a lot of trout to the net.

07/03/16 The stream level is a little low and stealth is required. You have to stay hidden from the trout to catch them. That should change soon. There is rain in the forecast most days this coming week. There are still a lot of hatches taking place. Our customers are sending in good reports as to the numbers of trout being caught during the late afternoon egg laying caddis and little yellow stoneflies.

07/10/16 The creek got some rain water this past week and that was a big help. It will help insure that is doesn't get too low. There are a lot of springs along the way, and of course, in the upper end of the stream, and it usually stays cool all summer. There are still plenty of insects hatching so don't overdo the terrestrials yet.

07/17/16 The creek is in good shape. We recommend the upper and middle sections but the lower river is also producing some trout. Fish the Brown sculpin streamer early in the morning for a shot at the larger browns. The best time to fish is the last three hours of the day. Caddisflies and Little Yellow stoneflies are laying eggs and you can get a lot of action in a short time.

07/23/16 As I'm sure you know, the weather is going to be very hot. Fish near the many springs and spring creek tributaries. Fish early and for sure, the last two or three hours of the day. The egg laying caddis are bringing a lot of trout to the surface to feed at that time. Tricos have started to hatch. Stay hidden from the trout as they will be easy to spook in the low water.

07/30/16 The creek is getting into better shape, thanks to some rain and cooler weather. Some parts of the stream were getting warm but those near springs held their own well. We received mixed reports from customers this past week. Terrestrial are working good but I wouldn't put them in priority to any hatches.

08/07/16 The creek is running a little low but still in good shape. There are many springs along the way that helps keep it cool. Insects are still hatching in good numbers, especially caddisflies. The late afternoon egg laying activity of the caddis is bringing a lot of trout to the surface to feed. Terrestrials are also working good. Fish as late as you can.

08/14/16 You will hear some say that Spring creek always has a lot of anglers fishing it. Well, yes, and the reason is it is one of the best streams in the state. You can fish it just about any day and catch trout. We get reports from anglers every week. There are sill plenty of hatches and don't forget scuds and terrestrial insects will also work good.

08/21/16 The creek is flowing at the normal level for this time of the year and the water is cool. There is rain today but then clearing for the next week. There are still a lot of insects hatching including White Drakes, Tricos, little Blue-winged olives, Cinnamon Caddis and others. Terrestrial imitations of the Carpenter ants, Japanees Beetles and grass hoppers are also working good.

08/28/18 The creek is still in great shape in spite of the continuing warm weather. The hatches are slowing down, with the exception of the three species of caddisflies and Triocs. They will soon be changing some, provided the weather turns a little cooler. Terrestrials are working good. Use the Japanese beetles, Carpenter ants, color brown or black and green hoppers.

09/04/16 There are still a lot of insects hatching. In addition, Sculpin streamers are catching trout for our customers in the early morning. Tricos, the white winged curses, have spinner falls in the late mornings followed by hatches. Caddisfly egg laying brings trout to the surface to feed late in the day. Spring Creek is as good of a destination as you can get in the state at this time of the season.

09/11/16 The stream is a little low but otherwise, in great shape. The weather is turning a little cooler this coming week and that will help keep the water temperature down in sections where there are few springs. Our customers continue to send in good reports. Tricos, Cinnamon Sedge, Little Sister caddis, Slate Drake and some BWOs are hatching. Scuds and sowbugs will work well at this time.

09/18/16 Spring Creek is in good shape although the stream levels are low. Thanks to the springs and cooler weather, the water temperature is down and the fish are active. You do have to stay hidden from them to catch them. There are some new hatches starting up including larger BWOs, Mahogany duns and Great Autumn Brown sedges. Sculpin streamers fishing early mornings is still working good.

09/25/16 The stream is down a little below normal but otherwise in very good shape. There are multiple hatches taking place and the few anglers fishing are catching plenty. The weather has turned much cooler and there's enough rain in the forecast to keep the levels in good shape. Now is a great time to be fly fishing the Creek. Brown trout will soon be coming into the pre-spawn mode.

10/02/16 The creek is in good shape in all sections with good stream levels and flows. There are several hatching taking place including some baetis Blue-winged olives and plenty of Mahogany Duns. Great Autumn Brown sedges are hatching in some sections. Brown trout are aggressive and entering the pre-spawn stage. It is a good time to fish the stream.

10/09/16 Please be reminded that the brown trout are in the pre-spawn mode and building redds and to please not wade through them. There are still a lot of hatches taking place. There are two species of Blue-winged olives hatching. The brown sculpin streamer is still catching a lot of the aggressive brown trout. All sections of the river are in good shape.

10/16/16 The creek is low but the water is cool. Wading is easy about anywhere. The fish are active and feeding. Oh, I forgot. You have to let them only see your fly, not your, your fly line, leader, etc. That's isn't exactly easy, so consider it just a little added challenge. Perfect Fly patterns will help you big time, since the trout can see your fly very well under these conditions.

10/23/16 The stream levels are up from the recent rain but almost back down to normal levels. This should really help. It is going to be much cooler this coming week but that too, should help. Brown trout are in the pre-spawn stage and some probably spawning. Don't wade through their redds, please. Blue-winged olives are hatching very good.

10/30//16 The stream levels are down to a normal level and wading is easy in most sections of the creek. There are some huge Blue-winged olives hatches taking place. Brown trout are either spawning or in the pre-spawn stage depending on the section of the creek you are fishing. Please don't wade through the redds. Sculpin streamers will catch the pre-spawn ones.

11/06/16 The creek is averaging a little low but still in good shape. Wading is easy in most sections. Brown trout may still be spawning in some sections, so please don't wade through the redds. Most of them are post-spawn and can be caught on our Brown and White Belly sculpin streamers. Blue-winged olives are hatching very good. Trout can still be taken on the surface.

11/13/16 The creek is still low but unlike many streams, it still has plenty of water that is deep enough to fish without spooking the trout. In many sections it is shallow and you do have to stay low or hidden. Our customers are catching lots of trout. Brown sculpin are catching some very large browns. Blue-winged olives and midges are hatching. Scuds and damselfly nymphs are also working good.

11/20/16 Spring Creek is a stream where a thermometer really help out during the winter or cold months. The springs help keep the water warm but where there aren't much spring water influence, it can get cold. Checking the temperature lets you know where the trout should be the most active. Blue-winged olives are hatching good along with Cream and Red midges.

11/27/16 The stream level is still low but the creek is very diverse in water types. There are plenty of deeper water. That should change this coming week. There is a lot of rain in the forecast for a change. It is gets stained, go to streamers like our White Belly sculpin. Blue-winged olives and midges should hatch very good with the expected cloud cover. .

02/04/16 The creek is a little low but easy to wade most anywhere. Just don't spook the trout. The water is warmer near the springs, of course, but it is all in the low forties or better. Midges and Blue-winged olives are hatching good with the heavy cloud cover. Winter stoneflies should begin to hatch soon. There is rain or snow in the forecast everyday, so check the levels. The water should be coming back up.

02/11/16 The creek is still one of, if not the best, stream to fish in the state. There are a lot of options. The water temperature stays warmer than it is in most streams thanks to several springs along the way. Of course, it is warmer nearest the springs. Midges, reds and creams, are the most important insects to imitate. Winter stoneflies are also hatching.

12/18/16 The stream levels is up just a little above normal and that's good. The fresh rain should help the overall condition. It will be a little warmer near the end of the coming week. Fish streamers like our Black and Olive Matuka sculpin until the water drops. Midges, Creams, Reds and light Greens,should work good when the levels drop some more. Fish them in tandem with the larva the bottom fly.

12/25/16 The creek is in good condition but a little low. That should change and the water come up some this coming week. The weather is going to be warmer with some rain - a good week to fish. The warmest water is nearest the springs and little spring tributaries. Midges is still the most important insects to imitate. Fish the midge larva and pupa in tandem.

01/01/17 The creek is running a little low but that shouldn't hurt anything at this time of the year as long as you can stay hidden from the trout. There is some rain coming the first of this week. The stream is in very good shape for the first of the year. We received two good reports from this past week. Midges, Creams and Reds-the blood midges, are hatching along with some Winter stoneflies.

01/08/17 The creek is in very good shape and the weather is going to seem more like an early spring day than mid-winter. The stream levels is a little low now, but there is some rain forecast for the coming week. It it rises much and stains, fish the Black Matuka sculpin streamer. Cream and Red midges are hatching in all sections. There are some Winter stoneflies hatching in the faster water sections.

01/15/17 The creek is back up to near normal level and the water getting warmer thanks to the warm weather. There are a couple more days of rain in the forecast but we don't think that will amount to a large downpour, rather showers. We didn't receive any reports from the past week but that doesn't mean anything. We have several customers who were planning on fishing it this weekend. Midges are still the man insects to imitate.

01/22/17 The creek is in excellent condition for this time of the year. The water is a little warmer and little Blue-winged olives are hatching good. Midges, Reds, light Greens and Creams, are all hatching good. Scuds worked good this last week for a customer. He managed a dozen trout in a half day of fishing. The Brown sculpin streamer is a good fly choice when it is raining or snowing or during heavy cloud cover.

01/29/17 The cold weather is back again and Midges are once again the most important insects to imitate. There may still be a few Blue-winged olive hatches going on the warmer parts of the creek. Stream levels are in good shape at a normal level. There are still some Winter stoneflies but mostly where the water is faster than the normal smooth flows. Fish the midge larva and pupa in tandem with the larva the bottom fly.

02/05/17 The creek is in good shape in all sections. It is warm enough to fish in all sections but of course, warmer near springs of spring creek tributaries. Blue-winged olives are hatching everywhere. Midges, Creams, Reds and light Greens are hatching everywhere. Scuds should work good as well. We had two good reports from yesterday. Conditions are good.

02/12/17 The weather has settled down to an average winter day on Spring Creek. The water is clear and the levels are running at about normal. Sculpin streamers have been working good when there is low light conditions. Scuds and sowbugs are catching trout. We had two good reports recently. Midges and Blue-winged olives, size 20, continue to hatch.

02/19/17 The coming week looks like it is going to be a very good one. Our customers have been doing good and should continue to do good this next week. It is going to be very warm with little rain forecast and no snow. Midges, Creams and Reds, and little Blue-winged olive are hatching. Scuds and sowbugs are also working. Fish sculpin streamers when it is cloudy or raining. Conditions are good.

02/26/17 The creek is in good shape with good water levels and clear water. The weather is a little colder than it has been but closer to a normal winter weather pattern. Midges and little BWOs are still the main insects to imitate. Cream and Red Midges along with some light Green midges are hatching. Fish the larva and pupa rigged in tandem for the best results. Our customers have been doing weel with the Sculpin streamers.

03/05/17 The stream is a little below normal and that is allowing easy wading in most sections of the creek. The water is getting a little warmer and Blue-winged olive hatches have increased. There is some rain and snow in the forecast this coming week, but none is expected to be heavy. Sculpin streamers like the Olive and Black Matuka sculpin and the Brown and White Belly sculpin are working good.

03/12/17 The high temperature for the coming week won't exceed the freezing mark and the water is getting colder. Fish near springs or spring tributaries. The stream levels are in good shape and the water clear. Midges, Creams and Reds, will be the most important insects to imitate. Fish the larva and pupa rigged in tandem.

03/19/17 Fish as near the springs as you can for the next day or two. It will warm up a little this week. The stream levels are just a little low but the water is clear and otherwise in good shape. Midges, and little Blue-winged olives are still the main insects hatching but it won't be long before several more will begin to hatch. You can do that under a strike indicator.

03/2617 The water is warming up nicely and hatching starting up in the warmest sections. Blue Quill, Quill Gordons, Blue-winged olives, little Black Grannon Caddis and little Brown stoneflies are starting to hatch. The water levels are in good shape flowing near normal and the water clear. All of the above hatches take place when the water remains around fifty degree or more.

04/02/17 The conditions right now (Sunday afternoon) are perfect for this time of the year. The stream levels are running a normal level and the water is clear and warm. Lots of insects are hatching and we are getting some good reports from customers fishing. There is rain forecast from Monday through Friday but hopefully, will be about the right amount to keep things in good shape.

04/09/17 The conditions for the coming week, look excellent. There are lots of hatching insects and more will begin this coming week. The weather will be nice and warm with little rain. The stream levels are just a little above normal now but falling and will be easily waded in a day or two. Dry fly action should be great this coming week. You can fish any of the sections from the headwaters to the lower part of the stream.

04/16/17 The stream levels are down and in good shape in all sections of the stream from the headwaters to the lower section of the creek. We had two good reports from anglers fishing yesterday. They are catching good numbers of trout and some on the dry fly. There are lots of insects hatching. Wading is safe and easy most everywhere. The skies are cloudy and that too, helps.

04/23/17 The creek is in excellent shape with good levels making it easy to wade and with lots of hatches going on. Our customers were reporting catching lots of trout the past few days. The weather is going to be warm with a chance of rain most days this coming week. Conditions are as good as they could be right now, so hopefully, you will get a chance to go soon.

04/30/17 The stream levels are still a little below normal and wading is easy and safe about anywhere in the stream. There are lots of hatching taking place. American March Browns are starting to hatch. It seems the hatches are a little ahead of schedule, maybe as much as a week or two. There is rain in the forecast everyday for this coming week, so watch the levels.

05/07/17 Very high stream levels make it unsafe to wade anywhere. There are five clear days in a row and maybe they streams will be back down in good shape soon. You can fish from the banks. There are some areas open enough to do that. There are lots of insects hatching. We were getting some very good reports prior to the rain.

05/14/17 The creek is back down to where it can be waded in some areas but not in others. It is still falling and will be down to where it can be waded anywhere in a day or two. There is almost no rain forecast for the next week. There are lots of aquatic insects hatching. Don't foreget about the scuds. They will always catch trout. Fish the sculpin streamers while the water is still high.

05/21/17 Conditions couldn't be any better than they are right now. The stream levels are normal and wading possible and easy about anywhere. There are lots of insects hatching and our customers are reporting some good catches. There is some rain in the forecast for the coming week. The cloud cover will help and hopefully, the stream will receive about the right amout of water to keep things in good shape.

05/28/17 The creek is in very good shape in all sections. The stream levels are down from the recent rain and you can wade most anywhere. There are mega hatches taking place and trout are being caught in all sections of the river. Our customers sent in some very good reports. There are some big drakes hatching in the middle and lower section as well as lots of caddisflies and smaller mayflies.

06/04/17 The stream is in very good shape in all sections. The water is clear and there are a lot of aquatic insects hatching. Our customers sent in three good reports this past week. There is some rain in the forecast for the coming week. The cloud cover should be a help and hopefully, just the right amount of rain will fall to keep the stream levels up high.

06/11/17 The creek is still in good shape with stream levels that are barely above normal levels. There is some rain in the forecast for the coming week, but hopefully just enough to keep them in good shape. Lots of aquatic insects are hatching and lots of trout are being caught on dry flies on the surface. All sections of the creek is low enough most places to wade safely.

06/18/17 The stream levels are a little above the normal levels but still safe to wade in many sections with cautions. There is a little rain in the forecast this coming week, but hopefully the cloud cover will help and the rain just be enough to keep the levels up. There are lots of insects hatching and trout are being taken on the surface. Fish as late in the day as you can to catch the spinner falls and egg laying.

06/25/17 The stream levels are still running a little high. There are places that are safe to wade and other areas that are not, so you just have to move around and check the stream out. It is currently falling but there is some more rain in the forecast. There are lots of insects hatching. Sulphurs are going strong and lots of trout are being caught. The cloud cover helps.

07/02/17 The creek is in good shape with good stream levels and lots of hatches still taking place. All sections are producing good numbers of trout for our customers. They are catching good numbers of trout. The Sulphur hatch is still going good in some sections. Terrestrials insect imitations are beginning to work good.

07/09/17 The creek is in very good shape. The stream levels are good and the water crystal clear. There are still lots of hatches taking place and terrestrials are also beginning to work well. Fish them only when nothing is hatching. This coming week should be a good one.

07/16/17 The creek is in good shape with plenty of hatches continuing. The cool spring water keeps Spring Creek in good shape throughout the Summer. There are springs and spring creek tributaries along the route of the creek from the headwaters to the lower section. Terrestrials should also begin to work good.

07/23/17 The creek continues to produce some good catches for our customers. We receive good reports each week. The stream levels are on the way up as we are writing this due to some heavy rain. The rain is needed and should just help the overall stream condition. There are still lots of hatches taking place. Slate Drakes and Tricos have just started hatching.

07/30/17 The stream levels have been a little high for the past few days. We didn't receive any reports from anyone fishing this past week. The level is back down near normal at this time. There are huge hatches of Tricos in places, as well a lots of caddisflies. Green Sedges and Cinnamon caddis are plentiful. Little Yellow stoneflies are hatchng in the faster sections of water.

08/06/17 The creek is in good shape with stream levels just a little below normal. There is some rain in the forecast and this should bring the levels back up as well as help with the cloud cover. We received two good reports this past week. Keep up with the latest info by clicking our weekly undated fishing report linked above. There are still lots of insects hatching. All sections of the creek are in good shape.